Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories

Turning points, self care, polyamory, body-confidence! Megan Ashley and Sex Coach Leigh of Queers Next Door join August to explore their sexual empowerment journeys, from Megan's decision to pursue sex work full time to Leigh's experience with PMDD. The interview streamed live on Facebook (@MyGirlBoner) in May. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in on jealousy. Girl Boner Journal: amzn.to/2Jdnvn9 Queers Next Door: queersnextdoor.com IG: @GirlBonerMedia @QueersNextDoor @dr.megan.fleming

Body image, sex "taking too long," pleasure priorities! Kara Loewentheil chats with August about orgasm blockers that stand in the way of many women's sex lives and ways to work around them. Learn more at unfuckyourbrain.com and girlboner.org!

Sexual self-discovery, creativity, eroticism! Therapist Jamila M. Dawson joins August to explore her journey, what she learned working in an adult store, trauma management, creativity and eroticism and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who's nervous about sex after her partner's heart surgery. Learn more at jamiladawson.com, girlboner.org and greatlifegreatsex.com.

"She-jaculation," sweating during sex, approaching sensitive topics and more! Pallavi Gunalan joins August to discuss sexual science facts, dos and don't for sex talk and her journey as a biomedical engineer and standup comedian. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener whose friend's husband tried to kiss her. Learn more at pallavigunalan.com and girlboner.org. Big thanks to The Pleasure Chest! Get free shipping for Pride Month through June.

Orgasms, masturbation, self-love! In this special bonus episode recorded live at a Skirt Club event, August reads from Girl Boner. Then sex therapist Dr. Shannon Chavez interviews her about Girl Boners, sexual empowerment, her first solo play experience, sex tips and journaling for sexual self-discovery. Learn more at skirtclub.co.uk/ and drshannonchavez.com. Order Girl Boner and Girl Boner Journal: girlboner.org/books

Spicy photoshoots, polyamory, kink for self-discovery! Author Beverly Diehl joins August to explore her breast cancer diagnosis, a daring boudoir photoshoot, being polyamorous and kinky, herpes stigma, oral sex, consent and sex-positivity. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener whose poly-identifying partner is choosing monogamy for her sake. Learn more about Beverly Diehl: beverlydiehl.com Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras: girlboner.org Download a freebie from Dr. Megan: greatlifegreatsex.com

Mismatched libido, orgasm difficulty and more fun! Sex therapist and couples' counselor Jessa Zimmerman joins August to explore common issues that lead to sex avoidance, from low sexual desire to erectile dysfunction, plus ways to take the pressure off for stronger intimacy. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener wants to plan a spicy adventure for her 25th wedding anniversary. Learn more at girlboner.org, sexwithoutstress.com and greatlifegreatsex.com.

August is joined by Ellen Snortland, lawyer, author, filmmaker and creator of "Beauty Bites Beast," to explore the event that prompted her self-defense training and advocacy, how self-defense skills can enhance your sex life and damaging myths about female strength—such as mace or a key between your fingers can keep you safe. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who feels his girlfriend's sex-positive fervor has gone too far. Learn more about Ellen Snortland at beautybitesbeast.com. Read more about self-defense and empowerment in Chapter 20 of Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment. (augustmclaughlin.com/books) Download a freebie from Dr. Megan at greatlifegreatsex.com.

Sex sounds, bloating, faking orgasms and more! Most everyone feels embarrassed during sex at some point. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be a buzzkill. August is joined by Kait Scalisi, MPH of Passion by Kait to explore listeners' embarrassing sex problems and ways to move past shame and into pleasure. Then August Dr. Megan Fleming weigh in for a listener who's been faking orgasms, in part because she hasn't yet learned how to orgasm with someone with a small penis. Check out "Girl Boner" and "Girl Boner Journal" at augustmclaughlin.com/books! Shop for fun sex toys via this episode's sponsor, The Pleasure Chest.

Comedian Von Decarlo joins August to chat about her personal journey, what she loves most about stand-up and how to really know your purpose. They also play a spicy, Girl Boner-style round of "Never Have I Ever." Play along as they cover everything from researching exes on social media to dating adventures, period sex, sex toys and squirting. If you're in the NYC area, check out Coach Von's Corner live at Sid's Gold Room starting Wednesday, May 22nd! Learn more at vondecarlo.com and girlboner.org.